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A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors say
Read full article: A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors sayThe Justice Department says a high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel accused of faking his own death and living in the U.S. under a fake identity has been arrested on federal charges.
Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term
Read full article: Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second termDonald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations.
House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism
Read full article: House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorismThe U.S. House passed legislation that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism.
The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war
Read full article: The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into warRussiaās third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday.
The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the Senate
Read full article: The FBI and DHS leaders won't testify publicly about national security threats before the SenateThe leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate hearing on global national security threats.
Major storm drops record rain, downs trees in Northern California after devastation further north
Read full article: Major storm drops record rain, downs trees in Northern California after devastation further northA major storm moving through Northern California toppled trees and dropped heavy snow and record amounts of rain after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon.
Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
Read full article: Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deathsThe Senate has rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel.
Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride's access to women's restrooms
Read full article: Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride's access to women's restroomsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson declared that lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex.
FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes
Read full article: FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanesThe head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be 'beyond frustrating'
Read full article: Trump-nominated judge says blanket pardons for Capitol rioters would be 'beyond frustrating'A federal judge who was nominated by Donald Trump says it would be ābeyond frustrating and disappointingā if the president-elect hands out mass pardons to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol after the 2020 election.
Trump blames opposition to nominees on āRadical Left Lunaticsā
Read full article: Trump blames opposition to nominees on āRadical Left LunaticsāPresident-elect Donald Trumpās nominee for U.S. attorney general, former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, met with a group of Republican Senators and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday, as the House Ethics Committeeās members were set to discuss allegations of sexual misconduct.
'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US NorthwestA major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain.
Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean
Read full article: Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would meanThroughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by āradicals, zealots and Marxists.ā.
US-Israel panel to look into civilian harm in Gaza is set for first meeting next month
Read full article: US-Israel panel to look into civilian harm in Gaza is set for first meeting next monthThe Biden administration says a U.S.-Israel panel to look into reports of civilian harm from the war in Gaza will meet for the first time in early December.
FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
Read full article: FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief effortsThe head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency tells lawmakers she has encouraged the agencyās inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine
Read full article: Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for Russiaās use of nuclear weapons, following U.S. President Joe Bidenās decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles.
North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
Read full article: North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threatsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a ālimitlessā expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats.
Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
Read full article: Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agencyPresident-elect Donald Trump has named the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband.
Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wantedDonald Trump Jr. says any pushback from the Washington establishment around his fatherās unconventional choices for Cabinet proves they are just the kind of disruptors that voters are demanding.
Biden for the first time OKs Ukraineās use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia
Read full article: Biden for the first time OKs Ukraineās use of US-supplied long-range missiles in RussiaPresident Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia.
Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions
Read full article: Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millionsA federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S. In a Friday ruling, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with the state of Texas and a group of business organizations that argued the Labor Department exceeded its authority when it finalized a rule earlier this year to significantly expand federal overtime eligibility for salaried workers.
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Read full article: Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spendAmericans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economyās steady growth.
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Read full article: New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliensA new report from the Pentagon has revealed hundreds of new reports of unidentified aircraft and aerial phenomena, but no indications of extraterrestrial life.
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Read full article: Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recountRepublicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, with the contest headed toward a state-mandated recount.
Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
Read full article: Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructureThe Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure.
US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
Read full article: US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevatedWholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure.
Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
Read full article: Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they canDemand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the judiciary, is set to bombard Capitol Hill with a message for the closing weeks of the 118th Congress: Do āwhatever it takesā to confirm President Joe Bidenās nominees as a second Donald Trump presidency looms.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
Read full article: Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI saysFederal authorities say an investigation into Chinese government hacking efforts has revealed a ābroad and significantā cyberespionage campaign mounted by Beijing.
Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case
Read full article: Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents caseSpecial counsel Jack Smith has asked a court to pause prosecutorsā appeal seeking to revive the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of the Republicanās presidential victory.
US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran
Read full article: US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike IranA man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israelās earlier plans to attack Iran.
US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
Read full article: US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained lowInflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021.
World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
Read full article: World's largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022Scientists canāt know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale warning signs.
Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's election
Read full article: Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump's electionSecretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent meetings on Ukraine with NATO and European Union officials following last weekās U.S. presidential election and the return of Donald Trump to the White House in January.
Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress
Read full article: Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next CongressCongress has a short but important to-do list as lawmakers return to Washington this coming week for what is known as a lame-duck session.
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Read full article: Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty
Read full article: US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penaltyA defense official says the Defense Department will appeal a military judgeās ruling that plea agreements struck by the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants are valid.
Spanish phone giant TelefĆ³nica to pay $85M to resolve US probe of Venezuelan bribery scheme
Read full article: Spanish phone giant TelefĆ³nica to pay $85M to resolve US probe of Venezuelan bribery schemeSpainās largest telecommunications operator will pay more than $85 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a scheme to bribe Venezuelan officials with a lavish Caribbean vacation and expensive watches.
Obama relatives settle racial bias dispute with private school in Milwaukee
Read full article: Obama relatives settle racial bias dispute with private school in MilwaukeeFormer first lady Michelle Obama's brother and his wife have settled a lawsuit they filed in 2022 alleging a private school in Milwaukee refused to reenroll their children after the couple raised concerns about racism.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
Read full article: GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majorityHouse Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House.
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Read full article: Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful ordersDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Read full article: Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the PredatorsAlex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing.
Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin
Read full article: Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy BaldwinThe Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin after it determined that Republican Eric Hovde wouldnāt be able to take the lead once the remaining untabulated ballots were counted.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Read full article: Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential winSpecial counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
AP Race Call: Democrat Nancy Pelosi wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 11th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Democrat Nancy Pelosi wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 11th Congressional DistrictDemocratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday.
Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Pennsylvania for TrumpDonald Trump reclaimed Pennsylvania by improving his margins across the state, shaving Democratic President Joe Bidenās 2020 win in Philadelphia, expanding his own dominance in rural parts of the state and flipping key suburban counties to the GOP column.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral voteDemocrat Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday.
El control del Congreso estĆ” en juego y con Ć©l, la agenda de la Casa Blanca
Read full article: El control del Congreso estĆ” en juego y con Ć©l, la agenda de la Casa BlancaEl control del Congreso estĆ” en juego este martes, con carreras extremadamente reƱidas para la CĆ”mara de Representantes y el Senado que determinarĆ”n quĆ© partido mantiene la mayorĆa y el poder para impulsar o bloquear la agenda de un presidente, o si la Casa Blanca enfrenta un Capitolio dividido.
Police: Man with flare gun and torch tries to get into US Capitol
Read full article: Police: Man with flare gun and torch tries to get into US CapitolU.S. Capitol Police say the man was stopped Tuesday during a security screening at the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorities say he smelled of fuel and was carrying the flare gun and torch.Officials have canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.
Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters
Read full article: Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US votersThe nationās federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.
Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident
Read full article: Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incidentJapan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly while trying to take off.
Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election Day
Read full article: Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election DayThousands of women have rallied in the U.S. capital and elsewhere with abortion rights at the forefront of their demonstrations.
Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bomber aircraft and warships
Read full article: Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bomber aircraft and warshipsU.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. presence in the region.
Army looking into shoving allegations involving the general who heads US Central Command
Read full article: Army looking into shoving allegations involving the general who heads US Central CommandU.S. officials say the Armyās Criminal Investigation Division is looking into allegations that the four-star general who heads U.S. Central Command shoved a member of his air crew during a trip overseas.
FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'
Read full article: FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'U_S_ intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of āRussian influence actors."
IRS announces pension and retirement plan contribution adjustments for 2025
Read full article: IRS announces pension and retirement plan contribution adjustments for 2025The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024.
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Read full article: Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%.
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Read full article: 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millionsAmericans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartel
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on top members of the armed wing of a Mexican fentanyl-trafficking cartelThe U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico.
About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Read full article: About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US saysThe Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraineās border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.
Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Americans are anxious and frustrated about the presidential campaign, an AP-NORC poll findsMost Americans are feeling a lot of emotions heading into Election Day, but excitement is not one of them.
Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter million
Read full article: Washington Post report: Subscriber loss after non-endorsement reaches a quarter millionThe Washington Post has lost at least a quarter million subscribers since announcing last Friday it would not endorse a candidate in the presidential race.
The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant panda
Read full article: The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant pandaPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.
Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon
Read full article: Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and LebanonPresident Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides have discussed a new effort by the U.S. administration and mediators in the Middle East to forge cease-fires to end fighting in Lebanon and Gaza.
US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 Islamic State militants
Read full article: US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 Islamic State militantsU.S. Central Command says the U.S. military has struck a number of Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing as many as 35 militants.
US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
Read full article: US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effortThe U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 398 firms across Russia, India, China, and more than a dozen other nations ā accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russiaās war effort and aid its ability to evade sanctions.
Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stake
Read full article: Chewy slides after filing shows third-biggest shareholder, 'Roaring Kitty,' sold his stakeShares of Chewy slid close to 2% in overnight trading after a regulatory filing revealed that the meme stock trader known as Roaring Kitty had sold his stake in the online pet store.
About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor says
Read full article: About 475 damaged ballots retrieved from burned drop box in Washington state, auditor saysThe Clark County auditor in southwest Washington state says about 475 damaged ballots were retrieved from a ballot box that was burned early Monday.
Harris urges voters to reject Trumpās efforts to sow division and fear
Read full article: Harris urges voters to reject Trumpās efforts to sow division and fearKamala Harris is urging voters to reject Donald Trumpās efforts to sow division and fear, declaring, āIt doesnāt have to be this way.ā.
Ballot drop box fires highlights concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
Read full article: Ballot drop box fires highlights concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a targetThe suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.
Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement
Read full article: Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsementThe Washington Post has reportedly lost more than 200,000 subscribers following a decision announced last week not to endorse a candidate in the presidential race.
Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Read full article: Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technologyThe U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan
Read full article: Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground MichiganKamala Harris is trying to fire up younger voters in the battleground state of Michigan and urging them to vote early.
US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow.
Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents case
Read full article: Trump's lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents caseLawyers for former President Donald Trump have urged a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of the classified documents case against him.
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Read full article: AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaignChinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris.